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Posted by Fabs Forns on Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:42 pm

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The infamous 8 chicks and parent. The other parent was close by, but out of frame.

Whistling Ducks, Viera Wetlands :)
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1d2, 500/4 + 1.4X, no flash, belly to ground on top of fire ant nest :roll:
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by KK Hui on Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:55 pm
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A wonderful family shot, Fab! :roll:
More dof and room at bottom would have made this even better ...
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by Miguel Lasa on Wed Sep 07, 2005 1:43 am
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Very cute Fab , a lovely shot, all the family for the photo :D
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by Ofer Levy on Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:27 am
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Sounds like a very unpleasant experience! :roll: Nice shot. I would try a slower shutter speed and smaller aperture for greater dof.
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by Herman Blockx on Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:14 am
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fine shot! the ducklings look very good but mom needs a bit more dof! still, very enjoyable shot!
 

by Georgina Salup on Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:18 am
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My type of shot, Fabiola! Beautiful family and photo.
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by Haim Ziv on Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:11 am
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This is sweet family image. :lol: :lol:
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by mrhughj on Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:28 am
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Glad that you were able to locate my little buddies!!!!!!!!! I discovered last year that it was better to use a shorter, zoom lens for the group shots for the increased DOF. Fire Ants!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by judylynn on Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:05 am
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Great littlle family and a wonderful capture Fab!!
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by Paul Klenck on Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:09 am
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Outstanding!! I had so much fun with this family last week. Wish I got something close to this good. Focusing is tough with these guys. Love the pair right by the adult.

You should've seen Fab leap up and take her pants off! :shock: :shock: She did get in the car before she did that, tho! :oops: She didn't say that was her second ant hill of the day. Slow learner. 8)
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by AForns on Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:34 am
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Love it Fab !!!! 8) 8) Tough getting the family in focus !!! I didn't get even close and shot some at f 22.0 :roll:

......... yes Fab is a slow learner when it comes to ants !!! The second time she got nailed was brutal!!! not a pretty sight !!! :oops: hope the bites are getting better 8)
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by Christina Evans on Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:43 am
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Sweet family shot, Fab. What you will go through for a great shot -- fire ants are the WORST. Hope you are better now.
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by Carol Clarke on Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:24 am
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Ants in the pants - Not Good! :cry:

Adorable little ducklings Fabs! I'm amazed at the size of their beak compared to other ducks, lika Mallard babies for instance! 8) :D
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by Christopher Dodds on Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:54 am
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Such a lovely, peaceful portrait, Fab. Congrats.
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Nice nature story, Fab. :mrgreen: :twisted: Gotta love those fire ants. :twisted: By the time you notice them it is too late! :oops:

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HERE is Fabiola taking this picture. :lol:
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:08 pm
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Fab,

This is a very cute shot of the family. Well done.
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Sad news. I got a report that all the chicks may have been taken by Caracaras this morning. :( :( Anyone been there how can confirm this? I heard some photographers were there.
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Would be sad indeed Paul !!! Maybe we can contact Charlie and he could verify !! :(
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